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kvahag · 03-21-2008, 12:09 AM

hey guys!
haven't been on for a while now and i just wanted to know ...

what kind of oil do you guys use for your cars?
and what kind of oil should i use in a 97 with 150k on the clock?

i've gotten mixed reviews thats why i'm asking....

thanks in advance

burnsauto · 03-21-2008, 12:17 AM

this has been covered to death.

basic rules to follow:
• unless its new/been rebuilt/already runs synthetic - dont use it.
• 10W30 is a basic overall weight, and in your case would be fine (150k is enough miles, but nothing too drastic just yet) If you're experiencing valve tap,etc. you may want to switch to a heavier wight (ie. 10W40) which may help you out also in those higher temps you socal guys see.
• get the best oil you can afford. Whats the best you say? ..that all comes down to personal opinion. A billion guys will stand up for one brand, while a billion others are trying to push it down. So its all what YOU think is best.

Personally, I run royal purple 10W30 in my car. no complaints.

godzillarb · 03-21-2008, 12:20 AM

I can't find the original article I found on oil, but here's where I reposted it. Definitely a good read about oil, type, and how it works best for your particular car. http://race850.com/boards/showthread.php?t=475

importdude · 03-21-2008, 01:33 AM

castrol gtx
at .99-1.29 a qt i use it all the time

one of the good dino oils

currently using 10-40

will be switching to 15-45 rotella t
when turboed in a few weeks

thrOwsumDs · 03-21-2008, 01:56 AM

royal purple is my dynasour blood of choice.

WISH ONE · 03-21-2008, 02:03 AM

dynasour blood lol.... yeah i rolled with royal purple for a bit too 20 50 i think no complaints. right now im using the oil from my work, 5 30 from like 76 i believe, its free so i dont complain, i could change the oil once a day if wanted. its all preference for example ive heard alot of bad and good things about mobil 1, i didnt have a good first impression considering i blew up my sr within hours after changing oil(mobil1) i am not saying thats why it blew up but it gave me the gitters lol. do your research and see what you like best.

jspaeth · 03-21-2008, 08:29 AM

Covered literally tens of times or more, just search

Anto · 03-21-2008, 08:41 AM

Used to run 0w-30 German Castrol,
went to 5w-30 Mobil1,
they just released a reformulated 0w-30

it's what i'm using now. shit's sexy

$22 a jug

flip3d · 03-21-2008, 09:20 AM

valvoline half-synthetic 5w30

will bump up to mobil 1 5w30 eventually

kvahag · 03-21-2008, 09:50 AM

i searched already and all i found was mixed reviews, people arguing about which type to use.

i think last time i used penzoil 20w-50, should i go with the same?

oh and one more question, should i use synthetic or conventional?

burnsauto · 03-21-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvahag

i searched already and all i found was mixed reviews, people arguing about which type to use.

i think last time i used penzoil 20w-50, should i go with the same?

oh and one more question, should i use synthetic or conventional?

i already answered the synthetic question. oil is all about personal preference. theres no right or wrong answer. its what YOU THINK is best for your car (as far as brand goes.) if you like what you've been running, and you havent had any problems with it, then by all means...do what you want.

this isnt something you should be asking for opinions about. its pointless, its like asking what engine is better. its a stupid question that has no "right/wrong" answer.

916S14 · 03-21-2008, 10:17 AM

what if you have no idea if your SR engine ran synthetic or regular dinosaur oil? Can you just put the organic non synthetic oil and run it for a day than drain it again? Or do you have to gradually switch over?

burnsauto · 03-21-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 916S14

what if you have no idea if your SR engine ran synthetic or regular dinosaur oil? Can you just put the organic non synthetic oil and run it for a day than drain it again? Or do you have to gradually switch over?

PM'ed you to avoid arguments about statements I make. I dont want to turn this thread into every other oil thread.

240trainee · 03-21-2008, 10:27 AM

Running German castrol/ GTX dino oil, depending which car/ engine.

I love the stuff.

Jakob · 03-21-2008, 10:30 AM

read this:

http://63.240.161.99/motoroil/index.html

johngriff · 03-21-2008, 10:40 AM

www.rpsportengineering.com/OilTests.pdf

Read.

LA_phantom_240 · 03-21-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnsauto

i already answered the synthetic question. oil is all about personal preference. theres no right or wrong answer. its what YOU THINK is best for your car (as far as brand goes.) if you like what you've been running, and you havent had any problems with it, then by all means...do what you want.

this isnt something you should be asking for opinions about. its pointless, its like asking what engine is better. its a stupid question that has no "right/wrong" answer.

The whole thing about synthetics... is bullshit. There is no proof that you shouldn't switch from conventional to synthetic; its just a myth.

916S14 · 03-21-2008, 11:22 AM

so i read the articles, but still what do you do if you have no idea if you have no idea synthetic or regular oil in your engine? i want to run regular but worried there might be synthetic in there.. can i just flush it out with regular oil by running it for a few minutes than draining it?

jspaeth · 03-21-2008, 12:19 PM

Yes it's negligible. They dissolve in each other, so after a few oil changes, it doesn't matter.

thelinja · 03-21-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importdude

castrol gtx
at .99-1.29 a qt i use it all the time

one of the good dino oils

currently using 10-40

will be switching to 15-45 rotella t
when turboed in a few weeks

where the hell do you get oil for $1/qt?

JRas · 03-21-2008, 12:39 PM

I use Mobil 1 10W-30 ( 120k KA )

LA_phantom_240 · 03-21-2008, 01:01 PM

I use Castrol GTX 5w-30. Bout to switch to 10w-30 because her timing chain is a bit noisy on startup and in cold weather.

Dousan_PG · 03-21-2008, 01:03 PM

i use castrol gtx 10w30
it works fantastic

importdude · 03-21-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelinja

where the hell do you get oil for $1/qt?

every few months they have sale/rebate from kargens(chucks) and pepboys

always get my rebate also

like this month its on sale for .99

Anto · 03-21-2008, 03:47 PM

Good article

half you can't get in the states =(

Quote:

Originally Posted by johngriff

www.rpsportengineering.com/OilTests.pdf

Read.

Jakob · 03-21-2008, 04:09 PM

huh? royal purple had the best results and thats like usa exclusive, at least i cant get it here in germany.

tschad · 03-21-2008, 04:21 PM

royal purple no questions asked.

thats all i use and i have never had a problem

DJ_Sunrise · 03-21-2008, 04:41 PM

I've used royal purple for about 70k miles through my s13 and s14, ka and sr respectively. Love it.. I felt a power difference switching to this oil. Recently I switched to 10w40. Bought a case cheap, sooo..

-Bart

**Phlip** · 03-21-2008, 08:43 PM

Mobil 1 Synth 10w30...
Works for me and, as has been said, the differences aren't so huge as to pick nits, do what works for you.

Matej · 03-21-2008, 08:46 PM

Mobil 1 High Mileage synthetic 10W30 is what I use.

03-21-2008, 12:09 AM	#1
kvahag Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what type of oil? hey guys! haven't been on for a while now and i just wanted to know ... what kind of oil do you guys use for your cars? and what kind of oil should i use in a 97 with 150k on the clock? i've gotten mixed reviews thats why i'm asking.... thanks in advance __________________

03-21-2008, 12:17 AM	#2
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	this has been covered to death. basic rules to follow: • unless its new/been rebuilt/already runs synthetic - dont use it. • 10W30 is a basic overall weight, and in your case would be fine (150k is enough miles, but nothing too drastic just yet) If you're experiencing valve tap,etc. you may want to switch to a heavier wight (ie. 10W40) which may help you out also in those higher temps you socal guys see. • get the best oil you can afford. Whats the best you say? ..that all comes down to personal opinion. A billion guys will stand up for one brand, while a billion others are trying to push it down. So its all what YOU think is best. Personally, I run royal purple 10W30 in my car. no complaints. __________________

03-21-2008, 12:20 AM	#3
godzillarb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Destin, FL Age: 39 Posts: 487 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't find the original article I found on oil, but here's where I reposted it. Definitely a good read about oil, type, and how it works best for your particular car. http://race850.com/boards/showthread.php?t=475 __________________ INTENSE POWER RIPPED ME OFF

03-21-2008, 02:03 AM	#6
WISH ONE Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Posts: 2,738 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	dynasour blood lol.... yeah i rolled with royal purple for a bit too 20 50 i think no complaints. right now im using the oil from my work, 5 30 from like 76 i believe, its free so i dont complain, i could change the oil once a day if wanted. its all preference for example ive heard alot of bad and good things about mobil 1, i didnt have a good first impression considering i blew up my sr within hours after changing oil(mobil1) i am not saying thats why it blew up but it gave me the gitters lol. do your research and see what you like best. __________________ PARTING/SELLING MY COUPE. PM ME.

03-21-2008, 08:29 AM	#7
jspaeth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Age: 40 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: jspaeth Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Covered literally tens of times or more, just search __________________ Daily driven

03-21-2008, 01:33 AM	#4
importdude Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san j0 Posts: 1,391 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	castrol gtx at .99-1.29 a qt i use it all the time one of the good dino oils currently using 10-40 will be switching to 15-45 rotella t when turboed in a few weeks

03-21-2008, 01:56 AM	#5
thrOwsumDs Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frisco the city Of the Rat pack! Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	royal purple is my dynasour blood of choice.

03-21-2008, 08:41 AM	#8
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Used to run 0w-30 German Castrol, went to 5w-30 Mobil1, they just released a reformulated 0w-30 it's what i'm using now. shit's sexy $22 a jug

03-21-2008, 09:20 AM	#9
flip3d Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Age: 37 Posts: 1,473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	valvoline half-synthetic 5w30 will bump up to mobil 1 5w30 eventually

03-21-2008, 09:50 AM	#10
kvahag Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i searched already and all i found was mixed reviews, people arguing about which type to use. i think last time i used penzoil 20w-50, should i go with the same? oh and one more question, should i use synthetic or conventional? __________________

03-21-2008, 10:17 AM	#12
916S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what if you have no idea if your SR engine ran synthetic or regular dinosaur oil? Can you just put the organic non synthetic oil and run it for a day than drain it again? Or do you have to gradually switch over?

03-21-2008, 10:27 AM	#14
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Running German castrol/ GTX dino oil, depending which car/ engine. I love the stuff. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

03-21-2008, 10:30 AM	#15
Jakob Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: deutschland Age: 36 Posts: 483 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	read this: http://63.240.161.99/motoroil/index.html

03-21-2008, 10:40 AM	#16
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	www.rpsportengineering.com/OilTests.pdf Read. __________________ [email protected]

03-21-2008, 11:22 AM	#18
916S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so i read the articles, but still what do you do if you have no idea if you have no idea synthetic or regular oil in your engine? i want to run regular but worried there might be synthetic in there.. can i just flush it out with regular oil by running it for a few minutes than draining it?

03-21-2008, 12:19 PM	#19
jspaeth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Age: 40 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: jspaeth Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yes it's negligible. They dissolve in each other, so after a few oil changes, it doesn't matter. __________________ Daily driven

03-21-2008, 12:39 PM	#21
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,503 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I use Mobil 1 10W-30 ( 120k KA ) __________________

03-21-2008, 01:03 PM	#23
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i use castrol gtx 10w30 it works fantastic __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-21-2008, 04:09 PM	#26
Jakob Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: deutschland Age: 36 Posts: 483 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	huh? royal purple had the best results and thats like usa exclusive, at least i cant get it here in germany.

03-21-2008, 04:21 PM	#27
tschad Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: yorba linda Age: 36 Posts: 331 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	royal purple no questions asked. thats all i use and i have never had a problem

03-21-2008, 04:41 PM	#28
DJ_Sunrise Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 1,134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've used royal purple for about 70k miles through my s13 and s14, ka and sr respectively. Love it.. I felt a power difference switching to this oil. Recently I switched to 10w40. Bought a case cheap, sooo.. -Bart

03-21-2008, 08:43 PM	#29
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Mobil 1 Synth 10w30... Works for me and, as has been said, the differences aren't so huge as to pick nits, do what works for you. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

03-21-2008, 08:46 PM	#30
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Mobil 1 High Mileage synthetic 10W30 is what I use.